Gardener

Garden - Fowey Hall Hotel

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,500 per annum plus service charge and benefits

Set in the heart of the picturesque Fowey, our luxury family hotel is nestled along the stunning Cornish coastline, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. We are dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional experience, and we are looking for an experienced and passionate gardener to join our team and help us maintain the lush, immaculate grounds of our hotel.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable gardener to join our team and take pride in the upkeep and development of our beautiful hotel gardens. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for horticulture, as well as the expertise to work with a variety of garden machinery and tools to maintain the grounds to the highest standards.

This a permanent role, at 40 hours per week (including weekends), with an annual salary of £30,500, plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefit package.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain and enhance the hotel’s expansive gardens, ensuring all areas are well-kept and visually appealing.
- Carry out regular tasks including mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, and landscaping.
- Ensure all garden machinery is properly maintained and used efficiently.
- Oversee seasonal changes in the garden and assist with the upkeep of fruit trees and orchard areas.
- Assist with any garden-based projects or improvements as required by the hotel.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

- RHS Level 2 and 3 Qualifications in Horticulture (or equivalent) are essential.
- PA1 and PA6 qualifications for the safe use of pesticides are required.
- A good working knowledge of garden machinery and tools, with the ability to use them safely and effectively.

Desirable (but not essential):

- Chainsaw qualification (Cross cutting, maintenance, and small felling).
- Woodchipper ticket.
- Experience in orchard and fruit tree care.

Why Join Us?

- Work in one of the most stunning coastal locations in the UK.
- Be part of a dedicated and friendly team at a luxury hotel.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

If you’re a skilled gardener with a passion for horticulture and a love for working in beautiful surroundings, we’d love to hear from you!

Why work with us?

• Our training and development is a little different here at LFH– we are certified by the Institute of Hospitality and offer our teams career progression by working with Umbrella Training.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

Part of the Luxury Family Hotel Group, Fowey Hall Hotel is a family-focused hotel nestled in the breathtaking coastal town of Fowey, Cornwall. Set amidst stunning natural landscapes and offering unparalleled views of the sea, our hotel is renowned for its exceptional service and warm hospitality.

We are dedicated to creating an inspiring space for our team members that is fun, all-inclusive, professional and rewarding – just as a career in hospitality should be!!

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.